NYS Early Voting Starts This Weekend

Early voting indeed begins this weekend in New York State, and although COVID19 news has taken 2nd place behind George Floyd's death and the protests for Police reform?  Well, COVID-19 hasn't gone anywhere...but there has been a reduction in cases locally.

If you're not sure where to go to vote, click the link below for a  Voter Registration and Poll Site Search.

Here are some of the new 'rules' and info you'll need and have to follow at the polls, according to a WGRZ News report:

• Voters must wear a mask or wait to vote until all others are finished
• Polls open at 12 noon and voting will take place through June 21
• Erie County has 37 precincts where people can vote...that's the largest number of precincts in New Yor State, according to the WGRZ News report
• Personal protective equipment will be distributed to all poll workers
• Polls will be open from 12 noon until 6 p.m. on weekends and 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.